About the Dangers of Fentanyl Lesson

Youth across the Commonwealth do not understand the serious harm that fentanyl poses to their health, and teachers lack the resources to keep them informed. In response to this challenge, the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY) developed the Dangers of Fentanyl Lesson to educate high school students about the evolving dangers of fentanyl. The evidenced-informed Lesson is free to download and can be used in any high school classroom across the Commonwealth. It is available in both English and Spanish.

Activation Grant Awards

The Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth established its first ever Dangers of Fentanyl Activation Grant to encourage the implementation of the Lesson with youth who are at an elevated risk for exposure to fentanyl. Twenty-five organizations across the Commonwealth were selected, and each will receive $4,000.
Priority was given to organizations serving youth:
  • From localities most impacted by opiates (as measured by opioid death rates)
  • Who attend Title I schools
From January to September 2025, approximately 10,000 more youth across Virginia will receive the Dangers of Fentanyl Lesson as a result of these Activation Grants.

Organizations Funded

2 End the Stigma

10-7 Farms

Amherst County Public Schools

Arlington Public Schools

Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services

Elev8 Today Inc.

Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services

Henrico Police Athletic League

House of Restoration

Individuals Making Positive Active Change Together

King George County Schools

Light of Hope Alliance

Manor High School

Mt Zion Temple

Page Alliance for Community Action

Patrick County Public Schools

Petersburg City Public Schools

Prevention Council of Roanoke County

RESET INC.

Roanoke City Public Schools

Rockbridge Area Community Services

SAARA of Virginia

Tazewell High School

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

World Fitness Dance Academy LLC

40 Localities Served by the Dangers of Fentanyl Activation Grants

If you have questions about this grant, contact VFHY Director of Programs Michael Parsons at [email protected].